.E MORNING OREGONIAN. MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 1308.
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AMUSEMENTS.
HEIUG THBATER (14th and Wahlns
ton ata.) Tonight at 8:15 o'clock, the
musical comedy, "The Gingerbread Man.
MARQUAM GRAND (Morrison street, be
tween Sixth and seventh) Continue!,
performance!. I:3 to 4::!0 P- M . 8:30 to
K:."-0 P. M.( motion pictures of the Burna
Moir fight.
BAKER THEATER CThlrd. between Tarn
hill and Taylor) Baker Theater Company
In "A Milk White Flag." Tonight at S:15
o'clock.
KMl'lRB THEATER (Twelfth and. Morrl
son) "Big-Hearted Jim." Tonight at 8:lJ
o'clock N
GRAND THEATER (Waahtngtolt between
I'ark and Seventh) Vaudeville. 2:40, l.su
and 9 P. M.
PANTAGES THEATER (Fourth and Stark)
t'ontlnuoua vaudeville. 2:30. 7:30 and
9 P. M.
LYRIC THEATER (Seventh and Alder)
The Allen ftock Company In "Jack IV ell,
of Wvomlng." Tonight at 8:15. Matinee.
Tuesday. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at
2:14 P. M.
STAR THEATER (Park and Washington)
Th French Stock Company In "The
Moonshiner's Daughter." Tonight at 8:lo.
Matinees Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday
at 2:15 P. M.
RRinGK Committee to Meet. The mem
bers of the bridge draw committee from
the civic clubs of the East Side will meet
tonight In the Sargent Hotel to com
plete the organization for work.' Three
committees were authorised at the last
meeting, one on general bridge statistics,
petitions from commercial clubs and com
mittee on river statistics. The first com
mittee will gather Information concerning
the -volume of trafrtc crossing the bridge,
including streetcar passengers. It has
been considered more effective to obtain
Indorsement from Portland civic bodies
than to obtain a long petition, and hence
a special committee to prepare this peti
tion for submission to the civic bodies has
been appointed. Owing to the 'probable
difficulty in obtaining information as to
the river traffic, the president was
authorized to appoint a special committee
to gather this information. The whole
purpose will be to collect accurate in
formation, and submit it to the War De
partment, together with the Indorsement
of civic bodies, asking that for certain
hours morning and evening the draws be
kept closed.
INTERESTED IK "WAIJJDT CULTURE.
Harry Stutsman, engineer of the Bum
side bridge, has Just sent up to his farm
In the Willamette Valley, 600 more walnut
trees, which will make an even 1000 on
his farm. The first 400 planted a year ago
have done well, only a few failing to
flourish. The 60 trees just sent up, Mr.
Stutsman will set out as a nursery, to
be transplanted when he has more ground
cleared for them. While thus planted
they will be growing and when Mr. Stuts
man Is ready to transplant them they will
he well along. Mr. Stutsman is very
much interested In nut culture, especially
In walnuts, having read nearly everything
he can find on the subject and talked
with many successful growers. He ex
pects, that he will have nearly 1000
Knglish walnut trees producing several
' bushels to the tree within a few years.
Holds Joint Installation. M. A. Ross
Post and Women'" Relief Corps held a
joint Installation of officers Saturday
night In the Gresham Grange hall, the
following officers being Installed: Post
officers Pat commander, J. B. Bates;
senior vice-commander. George Kmeirlem;
Junior vice-commander, w. T. Sherwood;
chaplain. N. Judd;' quartermaster, Henry
Kane; adjutant, George L,ockerby; officer
of the day, E. G. ,RIckert: officer of the
guard, W. Pearlburg. Women's Relief
Corps officers President, Maggie Crow;
senior vice-president. Annie Bates; chap
Inln. Susie Sherwood; conductor, Isabel
Rugh; guard, Hannah Bond; secretary,
Clara Kane; treasurer, I,illian Chtpman.
Mr. and Mrs. George Older, assisted by
William Bales. H. C. Rlgsby and Mrs. R.
Pool, were the installing officers.
Completing) Pbtention Homb. The De
tention Home ' of he Juvenile Court,
which la bctns built in Center Addition,
north of the electric railway, will be
completed and occupied by February 1.
The building Is two stories and has ac
commodations for 30 girls and 70 boys. It
cost 13,000. The new home for errlnjr
children will be under the management of
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Nisley. It is thought
that the location of the Detention Home
1s well chosen. It Is on an elevation and
has about two acres of ground where the
boys can be employed.
Brotherhood Installs Officers. The
following officers of the Fraternal
Brotherhood of St. John, were installed
Friday: President, S. J. Schelter; vice
president. Alice Galloway: psst-president,
N. A. Gee: chaplain,' Anna Frederlckson;
' treasurer. Ed L. Stockton: physician, A.
W. Vincent; secretary. J. H. Gee; Inner
doorkeeper, J. D. Kelliher: outer door
keeper, Krnest Owens; captain of drill
team. J. EL Kilkenny; sergeant-at-arms,
YlrgU Whitsall; mistress-at-arms, Susan
Galloway and Hattie Rue. s
Rhlief Corp Installation. Compson
Women's Relief Corps, of St. John, has
elected and Installed the following offi
cers: President Mrs. George Hall; senior
ire-president, Mrs. Cross; junior vice
president, Mrs. Hattlo Hinman; secretary,
Mrs. Hanson: treasurer. Mrs. Robinson;
conductor, Mrs. Swain; guard. Mrs.
Harris; assistant guard, Mrs. McNair;
Tress correspondent, Mrs. C. A. Sparschuh,
Mrs. Carrie Courier, of George Wright
Women's Relief Corps, was installing
officer. It was an open meeting.
I'i.ax8 Winter Kntertainmbnts. The
men's committee of the Mtltard-A venue
Presbyterian Church, Rev. A. D. Soper,
pastor. Is giving a scries of six enter
tainments in the Nashville hall on the
Mount Scott railway. The first was given
January 14, and the next "will he given
January 31. in the same hall. This will
consist of a lecture, with stereopticon
views, on "The Mountains of Oregon and
Washington," by George B. Welster.
Class Elects Officers. The Failing
school graduating class has elected the
following officers: President. Edna Har-
baugh: vice-president, Harry Lamley;
secretary, Bernie Harry; treasurer, Nor
man Matschek; musician, Marie Gingrich.
The class numbers 24 active boys and
girls.
To Exchange gilt-edge Inside property
for Oregon Trust, Merchants National or
Title Guarantee & Trust Company ac
counts. 213 Couch building. Main 6S08.
Highest price paid for Title Guarantee,
Oregon Savings and Merchants National
accounts. Colin Bros, 1S0-1S2 First street
Second-hand lumber for sale. Hazel
wood Cream Company, Fifth and Oak
streets. Exchange 40.
Cash for Title acc't., 291 Morrison st.
Dr. e. c. Brown, Brio. Ear; Marquam.
SCREAMS FRIGHTEN THUGS
Footpads Attempt to Hold I'p Won
an and Escort.
While on their way to the Hotel
Nortonia from the Oregon Grill, Mrs.
A. Naylor and her escort, whose name
was not given to the police, were held
up by two highwaymen at the corner
of Twelfth and Stark streets, about 1
Vclock Sunday morning. Mrs. Naylor's
sLioams and the resistance offered by
her companion put the thugs to flight
without booty.
A rtport of the hold up did not reach
police headquarters until three hours
later and then but meager details were
given. It seems, however, tbat Mrs,
Naylor had attended the theater with
a friend and later had gone to the grill
for supper. Leaving the restaurant
they started to walk to the Nortonia,
where Mrs. Naylor lives. As they ap
proached the corner of Twelfth and
Stark streets, two men stepped out
from hiding and demanded their val
uables. One of the thugs carried a re
volver, and at the sight of the weapon
Mrs. Naylor screamed loudly for help
and ran, leaving her companion to
deal with the highwaymen. He grap
pled with one of the- thugs, but the
latter broke away. Both highwaymen
fled.
Mrs. Naylor's escort then rejoined
her and took her safely to the hotel.
MAYOR GOING AFTER BOYS
Salem's Executive Does Work of Ju
venile Court Officer.
SALEM. Or.. Jan. 26. (Special.) There
is apparently no let-up to the campaign
of Mayor George F. Rodgers for enforce
ment of the laws of the city. The Mayor
continues to give his personal attention
to the work, especially to the enforce
ment of laws relating to public morals.
Last night he visited a well-known bil
liard room on Commercial street, con
ducted by Hill brothers, found a young
boy loafing there late at night, &nd, after
having a quiet talk with the boy, made
him promise to appear in the Police
Court Monday.
In the past few days a half dozen boys
have been arrested for frequenting sa
loons. - Sonys of them were fined Vj and
two were sent to jail in default of pay
ment of the fine. It is sometimes diffi
cult for a 6aloon-keeper to toll whether
a boy is of age, so the Mayor is holding
the boys themselves responsible for vio
lation of the laws regarding minors In
such places. Mayor Rodgers is going
about the matter quietly, but with deter
mination, and will keep It up until the
boys keep off the streets at' night and
cease frequenting saloons, poolrooms and
similar places. Since parents seem to
take no interest in the boys, the Mayor
is looking after them himself.
CARELESS HUNTER SHOOTS BOX
Stray Shot Hits Him In the Head.
Farmers May Prohibit Hunting.
FOREST GROVE, Or., Jan. 26. (Spe
cial.) Grant, the 10-year-old son of Rob
ert Alexander, one of the leading farmers
of this community, was shot, apparently
by a careless hunter, yesterday, and seri
ously hurt. The -boy was playing in the
orchard a few rods from the house, when
the mother heard a shot and a cry. She
stepped to the door and saw the boy run
ning toward her with the blood streaming
down his face. It was found he had been
struck by one shot, which plowed along
the eyebrow, and another in the hand.
A few years ago a boy in the same
neighborhood was killed by a ball from
the rifle of a hunter who was over a hill
out of sight. It is no uncommon thing
to have cattle, sheep and horses hurt by
hunters, and It is likely that this latest
outrage will result In action excluding
hunters from all farms hereabouts.
" Claverdon Is Floated.
ASTORIA. Or.. Jan. 26. (Special.)
The British snip Claverdon, which
drifted onto the sands during the gale
a week ago, was floated at high tide
this morning- after having: lightered
about 700 tons o her cargo. Although
it is not believed her hull has been
damaged it will be examined by a diver
before the cargo is replaced.
WITHERSPOON SALE OPENS
fecats for Singer May Be Had Today
at the Heilig.
m Beprinnlnp this morning: at the HeUigr
Theater, Fourteenth and Washington
streets, the advance Beat sale will
open at the box office for the famous
American basso, Herbert Witherspoon,
who will give a strand' concert sons
recital at the above theater next
Wednesday evening, January 29. This
celebrated artist will be heard In one
of the most scholarly and interesting
programmes ever given by a male
singer In this city. Mall orders have
been coming in the past week from
both in and out of town showing this
clever singer's reputation has pre-
ceeded him with the music-lovers of
this community.
Mr. Witherspoon's appearance in
concerts, oratorio performances and
song recitals in particular is marked
by strong individuality, intelligent
reading and interpretation, perfect
phrasing, diction, rich, powerful voice
and splendid personality, all combine
to make his work a rare artistic pleas
ure, vocally and intellectually.
PERSONAL MENTION.
Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Fulton, of Astoria,
are at the Portland.
F. S. 'Dunbar, ex-Secretary of State,
and Mrs. Dunbar are in the city, from
Astoria, and are guests at the Port
land. Mrs. A. Do Caprio, wife of the band
master, is at St. Vincent's Hospital,
where she underwent a serious surgical
operation last week. For a time her con
dition ,was critical but she is now re
garded out of danger.
NEW YORK. Jan. 26. (Special.) Peo
ple from the Northwest registered at New
York hotels:
From Portland F. D. Swesey, at the
Brcslin: H. I. Lltt. at the Hoffman; C. E.
Elkington and wife. Miss B. Wagenblast,
at the Prince George.
From Tacoma C. F. McGee, at the
Woodstock.
From Olympia, Wash. HL V. Johnston,
at the Park Avenue.
From Seattle N. W. Bethel, at the Im
perial; Miss H. L. Igoe, at the Breslin;
J. O. mytne, at uie tjonuneniai; w. n.
Jackling. C. S. Follett, at the Everett;
M. K. Rodgers, at the Park Avenue; O.
S. Shybak, at the Astor.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2S. (Special.) Port
land people registered at Chicago hotels
today as follows:
At the Auditorium. George W. Stone
and wife; at the Annex, A. D. McQueen;
D'frbano's Concert,
The next rehearsal of the D'Urbano
concert, to be given at the Marquam
Grand on or about February 23, will
take place at Eilers recital hall to
night at 7:30 sharp. The ladles who
have already offered their services are
requested to be present with Instru
ments and music-stands. Other ladies
playing any kind of orchestral instru
ments and desiring to take part In this
benefit concert under D'Urbano's direc
tion are asked to send their names and
addresses to the office, 304 Flledner
building, in order to take part in this
rehearsal.
Magoon Called to Washington.
HAVANA. Jan. 26. Governor Magoon,
who has been summoned to Washington,
will sail from here at 10 o'clock tomor
row morning, on the revenue cutter
Hatuye. He expects to reach Washing
ton on Thursday.
WHEREJO DINE.
All the delicacies of the season at the
Portland Restaurant; fine private apart
ments for ladles, 306 Wash., near 6th..
AT THE THEATERS
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"THE GINGERBREAD MAN AT
THE HEIIJG.
The Gingerbread Man. ..Fred J. Nice
Machavallus Fudge Carrie k Major
Wondrous "Wise Ross Snow
Good Fairy.". James McEihorn
Simple Simon Percy Matson
Krlsa Kringle Lute Vrohman
Fiery Dragon . , Bert Lovey
Jack. Horner... Evelyn Frances Kellogg
Mazie Boa Bon..: Mabel Day
Moon 'Glrl.....- Fannie Bou telle
BY JOHN JAT HARRISON.
PROBABLY "The Gingerbread Man"
Is as good a title as any for the
combination of jokes, jingles, nursery
rhymes, choruses, solos and spectacular
effects that kept the audience at, the
Heilig last nigrht alternating between
rapt attention? to some charming musi
cal numbers and holding their sides in
laughter at the antics of a troupe of
comedians whose work is much above
that usually found in traveling com
panies. Of course, one of the charac
ters is an excellent imitation ginger
bread man, and that furnishes the ex
cuse for the title.
The appearance of Miss Mabel Day
in the company brought to mind the
last time that delightful soprano fa
vored a Portland audience, and she
charmed her hearers again last night
with several numbers. Miss Day was
a member of the Stewart Opera Com
pany on the occasion of lis last trip
out this way. Her singing Is one- of
the most satisfying vocal exhibitions
heard here in many months.
Miss Evelyn Frances Kellogg also
contributed several songs that were
distinct hits, the moon song being par
ticularly well done, and when the chor
us joins her and a fine cloud set is
added in the background, with a girl
singing as the moon passes by, with the
singer reclining in the crescent, the
picture is beautiful. Miss Fannie Bou
telle is the moon girl, and does her
singing part in harmony with the pret
ty picture she makes.
There are too few opportunities to
hear as fine baritones as Is Garrlck
Major, doubtless because there are few
men possessing as fine voice. Nothing
heard here surpasses In harmony and
beauty of composition "Queen of My
Dreams," which is perfectly rendered
by Mr. Major and 9. male chorus. His
character of Machavalius Fudge is a
remarkable makeup, and his little pet
dragon that spits fire is a proper com
panion for such a terrific-looking
"devil" as Futige.
The gingerbread man, who is ani
mated through the power possessed by
the evil genius, is made one of the hits
of the show through the ability of
Fred J. Nice to perform some marvel
ous acrobatic work, and the "beautiful
fairy queen" of James McEihorn is
screamingly comical. Ross Snow, as
the Mother Goose man, who was won
drous wise, is another clever piece of
low comedy work, that places that
actor on- a high plane. His improve
ments on tlte old-time rhvmes would
make a graven image laugh right out
loud.
Percy Matson dresses Simple Simon
In a Buster Brown sort of way, and
tfie young man has a nice little tenor
voice that Isn't quite lost in ensemble
numbers. His "steady," Margery Daw,
was prettily done last night by Miss
Nellie Nice's understudy, that young
woman being ill. "
The advertising matter of "The Gin
gerbread Man" Is likely to create the
impression that the festive musical
comedy, as it is named on the pro
gramme, is a nursery sort of thing, in
tended to amuse the children. After
laughing oneself most to death over
the absurdities of the conglomeration,
listening to the catchy choruses and
hearing some really artistic rendering
of good song numbers, that precon
veived idea is dispelled. To be sure,
It is a burlesque on fairy tales that
youngsters may enjoy as well as
grown-ups, and In recognition of that
the Heilig management will offer a
special matinee performance on Tues
day. The engagement closes Tuesday
night.
The two, or rather three, stage sets
are bright and gorgeous enough to sat
isfy the eye, but a defect was apparent
last night that undoubtedly will bo
remedied. The crowd In the upper bal
cony was unable to see the moon set,
and voiced its protest in no uncertain
way.
"The Moonshiner's Daugh
ter," at the Star
XE of the highest-royalty melodramas
J of current production -was put on by
the French Stock Company at The Star
yesterday afternoon, when the .opening
performance of "The Moonshiner's
Daughter" was given for the first time
In stock in this city. Hundreds of peo
ple were turned away because every inch
of space was taken at both perform
ances, and the enlarged cast acquitted
themselves to the satisfaction 'of all.
The graphic story of illicit whisky
making as told Dy Captain Preston, the
leader of the moonshiners' gang, with all
the picturesque accompaniment of a per
fectly dressed stage, in the first act was
one of the biggest hits of the piece. The
act showed a moonshine still in full
operation in the mountain fastnesses of
Interior Kentucky; the "worm" and the
glowing fires were pictured with faithful
adherence to the traditions of the law
less times when the Federal agents and
the revenue-dodgers were waging relent
less warfare, even to death.
George Berry assumes the role of the
moonshine king and he interprets the
part effectively. There are four comedy
parts in the play, all of which are in
safe hands, and which add immensely
to the entertaining qualities of the piece.
St. George Daglen, as a backwoods rustic.
In love with Dorothy Davis, the moon
shiner's daughter, displays sufficient
versatilty, though he has been cast in
more congenial roles, as a usual thing.
Frank Seaward is the tramp comedian
assigned the task of "tipping off" lm7
portant secrets necessary to earry the
plot along smoothly.
The real funologists, however, are
Charles Connors and Leah LaForce as
Uncle Pete and Mammy Cindy (colored
tfolks.) "Mammy" has the real South
ern "atmosphere" In everything she says
and does, and would fit comfortably in
the proper niche of any plantation scene
of "befoh tie wah" days:
Dorothy Davis as the heroine Is placed
In an environment which gives her ample
opportunity to win the sympathy of the
audience in battling against the odds
that must he overcome before the plot
entanglements are brushed aside. She
has several powerful scenes in which
action centers about her and she is equal
to them all. Kathleen Taylor has an
appealing part as a sort of a hoydenlsh
"village cut-up" and child of nature, and
puts dash and vim in her work.
"The Moonshiner's Daughter" is a tip
top melodrama, and is worth seeing. It
Is on all this week with usual matinees.
Grease, paints and professional supplies at
Woodard. Clarke ft Co.
AUNE THE PHOTOGRAPHER
Columbia Bids. West Park and Wosh-
"A MILK WHITE FLAG AT THE
BAKER.
Colonel Austin Webb
Major Charles Lewi
J udge Advocate Donald Bow lei
Surgeon R. E. Bradbury
Band Master James Gleason
J Private Howard Russell
I Lieutenant William Gleasam
I General Robert Homans
t The Dear Departed William Dills
t The Orphan. . : Maribel Seymour
a Particular Friend of "Widow"....
4 Mina Crolius Gleason
The Bereaved Marlon Barney
BY JOHN JAT HARRISON.
THERE are a few plays written In
modern times that will draw play
goers on numerous repetitions, and Hoyt's
A Milk White Flag is one of them. This
work of the lamented playwright casts
discredit on the National Guard of the
couirtry, but it must be remember it was
a product of his brain years before our
country's citizen soldiery proved the
stuff they're made of in the Spanish
American war. No one nowadays be
lieves the guardsmen are "tin" soldiers,
as the Hoyt conceit might have us think.
We have our own gallant Third Regi
ment, with its proud record in the
Philippines, to disprove any charge of
carpet- knighterrantry.
The "Milk White Flag," however. Is
among the funniest things on the stage
today. It Is one of the broadest burles
ques imaginable, but has some of the
wittiest lines Hoyt ever put together.
The Baker players, at least most of the
present company, appeared In a produc
tion of the "Flag" not many months
ago and filled the theater at every per
formance. This .week the Third-street
house will play limit business again, if
the reception accorded the efforts of the
company yesterday and last night is any
criterion. With this matter of the re
ception of the players, none of them can
have cause to complain of the cordiality
of the audience, nor can any member of
the company truthfully enter complaint
of being overlooked. The audience was
impartially enthusiastic over the work
of all Individual members of the com
pany, showing particular favor to Mr.
Webb and Miss Barney, who are to
severe their connnectlon with the Baker
company at the conclusion of this week.
Austin Webb's colonel, "whom Na
poleon resembled," was admirable in
makeup, and, barring a slip of memory
once or twice, was done commendably.
Robert' Homan puts in plenty of the
gruff though hearty mannerism of the
old regular army officer and gives one of
the most artistic performances this excel
lent actor has done since joining the
company. William Gleason as the un
dertaker and William Dills as the
"corpse" could hardly be excelled, and
their exchange of "jokes" Is one of the
funniest things In the play.
James Gleason does the drum major
much better than he did the last time
and sang his solo like a regular opera
man; and by looking over back files of
The Oregonian It will be discovered that
Gleason, Jr., came in for a good line of
praise on the previous occasion. Donald
Bowles, as the fop judge advocate, is
simply superior. Has conception of the
character Is as Hoyt must have con
ceived It. Howard Russell again proves
himself one of the best comedians in the
company, his "private" being excessively
funny. Lewis and Bradbury make im
portant parts of the surgeon and major.
Miss Barney looks more than usually
attractive as "the bereaved" and sang
her "And the Weeping Willow Wept"
nicely and was encored until she had
to beg off. Mrs. Gleason made, all there
was to be made of the widow's friend
and the drum corps and messenger boys,
taken by some extra people, did their
little "stunts" quite successfully. No
analysis of the play is necessary, as
everybody Is supposed to have seen the
"Milk White Flag" one time or another.
Miss Seymour had 'charge of the
musical numbers and specialties and in
her capacity as stange manager acquitted
herself with much credit Her own work
behind the footlights Is Just as excellent
as it always is, and patrons of the Baker
know that means mighty near perfec
tion. , As the "kid," her singing and
dancing brought her back so often that
it seemed as though the audience would
never tire even if she did.
Big Hearied Jim," at
the Empire
BORDBRLAND habits, customs, life
and law are clearly defined in "Big
Hearted Jim." the rough and ready
Western play that is entertaining ja
irons of the Empire Theater this week.
Presented by a cast that is selected with
fine fitness to the pares each is to 'play.
whether light or heavy, the two large
audiences that welcomed the Initial per
formances of the piece, yesterday, took
kindly to the offering.
The hero, Jim Saxon, sheriff of Medi
cine Lodge, is a stalwart, a man whom
the processes of evolution have not
raised to any particular heights in the
scale of civilization, but who commands
ready applause because he is given suit
able lines. He Is shown in any number
of heroic and trying situations which
are introduced for no other purpose than
to exemplify elemental courage and un
wavering bravery.
The play is e. series of pictures of what
the author conceived to be typical
frontier life, the' scenes of action being
laid in the Montana country, where the
unwritten law, when enforced, excuses
many crimes.
Harry J. Jackson gives a consistent
interpretation of the hero role, and
Bertha Julian, as Dora Carlyle, the
much-abused heroine. Is one of the most
winsome young women that the Empire
bookers have given Portland this year.
She is not only strong in reading her
lines, but she is charmipg to look upon
and her emotional efforts are far above
the average of this class of attractions.
Pierre De Iestrange, a French-Canadian
part assumed by John J. Justus, is in
splendid hands. Justus Is really master
ful in presenting an uncompromising
villainous character. Elmer Fritz, the
"Heathen Chinese," peddles, laughter
broadcast in his minor part, while
"Liddy" and "Silas" are bucolic and
boisterous team-work comedians, who
worry through four strenuous acts be
fore they are "blessed" by the "tie that
binds," counteract the somber elements
of the play.
Action doesn't la. It never does In
Montana on or off the stage, and with
the hero's efforts to suppress outlawry,"
with stage-robberies and threatened In
dian outbreaks, the nerves of the audi
ence are keyed up to the standard Em
pire pitch. The plot is worked out by
rote. The heroic sherirr loves the school-
THE POLICYHOLDERS COMPANY
EVERYTHING THAT IS BEST FOR
INSURER IS IN THE POLICY
ma'am (with a past.) The city villain,
the other part of the heroine's past,
, brutalizes all his acts by attempting fur
ther to exercise his malignant power
over the sinless woman. As usual, how
ever, everything turns out happily in
the last act.
"Jim" will be "big-hearted" every
night this week and on Wednesday and
Saturday afternoons.
FIGHT SHOWN BY CAMERA
Moving Pictures or Burns-Molr Mill
at Marquam.
The moving pictures of the Interna
tional championship battle for the heavy
weight title of the world, which was
fought between Tommy Burns, of Amer
ica, and Gunner Molr, of E!ngland, on
December 2 last, are being shown at the
Marquam Grand Theater, and It can be
safely satd that they are the best fight
pictures ever displayed here.
Gunner Moir has been rated by the
fistic critics as somewhat of a dub. but
there Is no evidence of his being such in
the pictures of the battle he put up
against Burns. The most apparent rea
son for his lack of popularity with the
critics undoubtedly was because of the
belief that he was a much larger man
than Burns. It is true that he does out
weigh the former resident of Portland,
but it is equally true that he is a fighter
of more than ordinary ability. To see
the pictures causes one to admire him.
for he fought a game fight, and Burns
greatly Improved cleverness alone caused
his defeat.
The pictures display the entire fight,
which lasted ten rounds, and show the
most interesting struggle between two
men that has ever been caught by the
multiple camera, the Jeffries-Sharkey
battle being the only possible exception.
Burns cleverness, coupled with bis foot
work, is a revelation to those who wit
nessed his performances In Portland sev
eral years ago, and aftef seelnar the pic
tures one can readily understand how
he succeeded in scoring over "Philadel
phia" Jack O'Brien, Bill Squires and
others. ' Two performances were - given
yesterday, and the pictures will be dis
played this afternoon and evening at
the same theater.
;
Astoria Out-Debates Tillamook.
TILLAMOOK, Or., Jan. 26. (Special.)
The debate- on the question of Govern
ment ownership of railroads between
Astoria and Tillamook was decided in
favor of Astoria, which took the affirma
tive side, before a large crowd in the
opera-house Friday night. The decision
was acceptable to the audience. Astoria
was represented by Misses Birdie Wise
and Jennie Jeffries and Carl Thomas.
Albert Bramwell, John Aschim and
Robert Stillwell debated for Tillamook,
Stillwell, who was counted as one of the
strongest of the team, went to pieces
before an audience. After the debate a
banquet was served to the visitors.
Tries to Take His lAte.
LOS ANGELES. Cal.. Jan. 26. a man
believed to -be J. W. Crawford, an attor
ney of Olympia, Wash., was found today
unconscious In his apartments. Invest!
gation Indicated that he had attempted
suicide by the use of illuminating gas.
He is in a critical condition.
CARD OF THANKS.
We sincerely thank our many friends
for their sympathy and kindness ten
dered us in our late bereavement. In
the death of our beloved wife and
mother. Mrs. Annie Dovlng. We also
extend our thanks for the beautiful
floral offerngs at the funeral.
LOUIS DOVING AND CHILDREN.
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